Hysteretic Behavior of Beam-to-Column Joints with Cast Steel Connectors

Figure 9

Test observation of specimen DT2. (a) Fracture of the horizontal leg of the cast steel connector. (b) Deformation of the vertical leg of the cast steel connector and column flange. (c) Buckling of the rib stiffener of the cast steel connector. (d) Residual deformation.

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